Professor Fei Bin (left) and Professor John Xin Haozhong(Xin is family name) with their protective vest. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Professor Fei Bin (left) and Professor John Xin Haozhong(Xin is family name) with their protective vest. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong researchers develop safer alternative to lead in X-ray shields

Polytechnic University team combines tungsten and polyurethane to create a garment that offers 40 per cent more protection

Professor Fei Bin (left) and Professor John Xin Haozhong(Xin is family name) with their protective vest. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Professor Fei Bin (left) and Professor John Xin Haozhong(Xin is family name) with their protective vest. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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